Loren Abell

Loren Abell is a Researcher at the University of Central Lancashire, where he completed his Doctoral thesis in 2016 on Machiavellianism and female friendships. His work focuses on understanding Machiavellian traits in interpersonal relationships, including romantic partnerships, friendships, and childhood peer dynamics. He has collaborated extensively with Dr. Gayle Brewer and other scholars in exploring how Machiavellianism influences social behavior across different contexts.

Research Interests:

• Assessment of Machiavellianism's role in relationship dissolution and mate guarding
• Gender differences in Machiavellian strategies within friendships
• Developmental origins of Machiavellian traits in children

Publications highlight his interdisciplinary approach, combining evolutionary psychology perspectives with observational and self-report methodologies. Key contributions include studies on emotional manipulation in women's friendships and the impact of childhood Machiavellianism on peer interactions.